What is a Shihan?
Shihan is the official certification in the Uechiryu Butokukai(sm) for Instructors. These instructors have the rank of Godan or above, who’s ten ears plus of experience is only matched by their enthusiasm.
Training for the certification is similar to the instructor’s training that we have used in the past, and includes.
Weekly Training classes
Weekly Instructional material
Quarterly Training Seminars
Uechi Invitational Tournament Donation (for the Shihan to participate)
UechiCon full weekend of training
NEMAF Banquet Donation (enough for Shihan and a guest)
Access to Terabytes of Photos and Video material for Shihans to help assist in upcoming events.
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THOSE WHO DARE TO TEACH MUST NEVER CEASE TO LEARN.
John Cotton Dana
America Library and Museum Director
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I will teach this class as if it Is the most important class I will ever teach.
I am patient and Enthusiastic.
I lead by example.
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… basic teaching skills.
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… skills in the Martial Arts - in order to truly understand the Martial Arts, one must teach.
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… basic communication and presentation skills.
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… maintenance of old curriculum. Repetition of old material develops mastery of movement.
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… confidence - upon explaining material to a student, a clear distinction of each movement develops. With a clearer understanding, confidence and expertise grow.
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… to develop mastery of emotion, and the ability to change one’s attitude at will.
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… leadership and managerial skills.
Monthly registration is $99 per month. Save $198 annually with the Annual Plan.